Class 1 Driver

Grafters Recruit Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafters Recruit Ltd are seeking multiple experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to work on a busy transport operation in the Barnsley area on a 4 on / 4 off pattern with day and night shifts.

You'll perform multi‑drop deliveries across the North East, Yorkshire and North West, handling curtains, straps and load security on 12‑hour shifts, with an 8‑hour assessment and induction.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 licence
• Minimum of 2 years Class 1 driving experience
• Fewer than 6 points on licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop Class 1 deliveries across the North East, Yorkshire and North West
• Open and close curtains and strap/secure loads
• Manage up to 3–4 load/unload points per shift
• Trailer swaps and curtain opening/closing
• 12‑hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off rotation

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

2+ Years Experience

Safe Driving

Professional Approach

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Grafters Recruit are looking for multiple experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to work on an ongoing 4 on / 4 off shift pattern at a busy transport operation in the Barnsley area. Day and Night shifts available.

Job Details

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - 12-hour shifts
Days: Start times between 04:00-06:00
Nights: Start times between 15:00-18:00
Pay Rates: £18.00-£23.11

The Role

You will be completing Class 1 multi-drop deliveries across the North East, Yorkshire and North West, primarily transporting glass bottles and jars secured on pallets.

The role will include:

• Multi-drop Class 1 deliveries
• Up to 3-4 load/unload points per shift
• Trailer swaps
• Opening and closing curtains
• Strapping and securing loads
• 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off rotation

The role involves minimal manual handling, with drivers mainly responsible for curtains and strapping rather than physically loading or unloading individual goods.

Requirements

• A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• A minimum of 2 years' Class 1 driving experience
• Fewer than 6 points on their driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• A professional and safety-conscious approach

Assessment & Induction

Successful applicants will complete an approximately 8-hour assessment, which includes driving and other relevant tests, together with a drug and alcohol test. Following a successful assessment, drivers will complete an induction and may initially be paired with an experienced driver, depending on their level of experience.

Vacancies

We are currently looking for approximately 4-night drivers, ideally arranged across opposite 4 on / 4 off rotations to provide consistent shift coverage. Day-shift opportunities are also available, with drivers potentially working opposite rotations. If you're an experienced Class 1 driver looking for a regular 4 on / 4 off pattern and ongoing work in Doncaster, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of one of the UK's leading logistics providers, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to grow your skills and build a stable career. We value professionalism, teamwork, and delivering a service customers can trust.

Grafters Recruit Ltd have five branches, four on-site locations and four remote contracts throughout the country. Initially a specialist driving agency, in recent years Grafters have focused on growth in new sectors by developing Industrial and commercial desks in each branch with great success.

Grafters Recruit embraces diversity and will seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. We will seek to develop a business culture that reflects that belief. We will seek to widen the media in which we recruit to ensure as diverse an employee and candidate base as possible. We will strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity targets.